Adam Bede

Despite Adam's lack of education, he still appears to be a highly intelligent, morally disiplined and consitant character. I admire not only his ability to statically "do the right thing" but also strive towards pleasuring others at his own expence. Although such actions or thoughts may prove to be naive or possibly immature, it does allow the character to be well rounded by their imperfection and relatable.

Overall, Adam is thus "Eliots primary illustration of the way in which a man can develop, according to her standards, a proper orientation; in which he becomes moral instead of moralistic and evolves a gentleness and a humility which are essentially, rather than dogmatically christian".

Jane Eyre

Having been my fourth read through, I only now realize the depth and underlying characteristics within the novel Jane Eyre. At first glance Jane appears to be a women in search of love and romance, but quickly realizes the self expense of such a search. Therefore, throughout the novel, Jane learns how to gain love, acceptance and peacefulness without sacrificing her independence, morals or character.

I am however still troubled by the narration and ending of the novel, as I am unconvinced that Jane ever truly achieves her goal of happiness and search for unconditional love. Throughout the novel, Charlotte Bronte appears to be sensitive to the issues and structure of Jane's journey, however it is difficult to identify the kind of narrative focus Bronte adopts due to the lack of unified structure of the novel. Therefore I am not convinced through the focus and narration of the novel as to the ending in Janes journey. I say this not entirely as a criticism but as a further intriguing element of Jane's character.

I feel a comment also must be given towards the symbolic elements throughout the novel. Bertha for example not only impedes on Jane's happiness but adds a dramatic suspense and mystery to the plot. Bertha also seems to express or rather represent the inner struggles and expressions Jane is unable to project-- therefore suggesting Bertha to be Jane's inner landscape of 'ridge of lighted heath (Chapter 4). Such symbolism used by Bronte in my opinion in nothing short of spectacular.

A MUST READ FOR ALL!!

March Break Catch Up

I don't know why they really call this week in the world of acedemics-- March Break, because what it really is to a lot of us is March catch up week. With my list of things to do's, I have realized my sever neglect towards my blogging and therefore will attempt to get caught up to speed on comments regarding all things I haven't spoken upon up to this point. So stay tuned for daily entry's....

Gothic literature

I know I should have written this last week, but it has taken me some time to collect my thoughts on how neieve I was towards the real issues within the Gothic texts reading list.

Before class discussion last week, I had a difficult time pinpointing the gothic thematic structure in The Nurses Story. Throughout its rading, I was aware that various characteristics and events did not equalize eachother, but ramained uncertain of its "Gothic" element. Not able to view Michelle's vampire argument left me feeling uncertain of my own interpretation of the short story ( and other texts) - until someone coined the term 'science terror'. That was exactly it, realistic scientific uncertainty and fear. I have therefore concluded that much of my nieve oversight was a direct cause of Belles characteristic and related qualities to myself. Her innocence and heartfelt compasion towards her mother pulled the wool over my eyes to the real element of the story - Gothic.

I thank the class for providing the light.

Frankenstein Thoughts

I seem to be in the minority as this was my first reading of Frankenstein. Having no predetermined expectations of the novel, I submerged myself into the depths of the text.

I found myself wondering following the completion of the novel, the cliche suggesting knowledge is power. In this particular case human limits were made boundless in the creation of the monster and the expidition to the North Pole, therefore strengthing my belief in the above statement in question. I also found the characteristics and elements to each character to be extremly refreshing. Their ambition and desire for more in life was not only relateable but motivational. Specifically Victor, who captivated me by his curious characteristics in knowledge, science and philosophy. I found him to be realistic in nature and complex in his element.

A second read will be a must.

Side Note: In light of this wheather, does anyone else feel as though they too are stuck on a boat surrounded by icy water unable to move?

What a Rush

Well, I always thought I was someone who could navigate their way through the cyberland of our society, but nothing prepared me for the feeling I recieved upon viewing my blog page for the first time. And to think I was a considering candidate for the journal articles. What was I thinking - glad to be part of the group.